The Maldives has welcomed 1.76 million tourists as of November 18 this year.
This marks an increase of 9.3 percent in tourist arrivals compared to the same period, during which 1.61 million arrivals were recorded. Of this year’s arrivals, 64.7 percent, or 1.1 million, are from the top 10 source markets.
Top 10 source markets for Maldives tourism
China – 246,100 tourists
Russia – 198,600 tourists
United Kingdom – 153,800 tourists
Germany – 136,800 tourists
Italy – 120,200 tourists
India – 107,900 tourists
United States – 59,100 tourists
France – 46,700 tourists
Spain – 41,600 tourists
Switzerland – 35,200 tourists
There are currently 1,242 tourism establishments in the country. These include 171 resorts, 903 guesthouses, 154 safaris, and 14 hotels.
